Don’t just write a script. Engineer a movie. Develop your screenplay with WGA member, producer, and co-writer of the blockbuster Four Christmases, Matt Allen.

Most screenplays fail before page 1 is even written. Why? Because the structural foundation isn’t solid, and the concept hasn’t been stress-tested for the marketplace.

In this exclusive Development Lab, you won’t just learn “how” to write—you will simulate a professional studio development process. Matt will act as your personal Creative Producer, helping you build a story that is structurally sound and commercially viable.

With Matt’s “Industry-Ready” service, you will co-craft a complete Pitch Package:

*The “Bulletproof” Logline: Co-crafted with Matt to ensure it hooks a producer in 30 seconds or less.

*The Professional 15-Beat Sheet: A detailed structural map ensuring your pacing hits every emotional mark.

*The “One-Sheet” (Your Sales Tool): Replaces the “First 10 Pages.” Matt will help you co-write a professional 1-page synopsis/pitch document. This is the exact document you will eventually send to managers and agents to get them to read your script.

*Three 1-Hour “Story Summits” (Zoom): These aren’t just lessons; they are development meetings. You will deep-dive into character arcs, theme, and commercial viability.

*Follow-Up Guidance: One targeted email exchange to review your progress after the sessions conclude.

PLUS: The “Recommend” Challenge

* The Insider Access Bonus: If your final Outline and One-Sheet meet Matt’s professional “Recommend” benchmark, Matt will personally forward your project to a select contact in his network (Manager, Agent, or Producer) appropriate for your genre. (Note: This is merit-based. The industry demands excellence, and Matt prepares you to meet it.)

Who is this for? This is not for hobbyists. This is for writers ready to treat their writing as a business. If you want to leave the sessions with a Market-Ready Roadmap for your script, this is for you.

Limited spots available per month to ensure quality focus.

See Matt in action! Watch his “Why You Should Always Be Writing a Spec Script” STC! Video>>
Read Matt’s bio>>

Questions? Email BJ Markel at [email protected].